Today, after breaking my leg, I'm unable to put any weight on...

By owie - 29/08/2019 12:00 - Canada

Today, after breaking my leg, I'm unable to put any weight on it whatsoever. Our bedroom? Upstairs. Our only bathroom? Basement. My husband thought it would be a great idea to leave me alone and unable to walk to go babysit his nieces. I had to piss in a bucket. FML

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By TheKingDavis - 14/02/2011 07:11 - United States

Today, after dealing with tons of drama and working a 14 hour shift, I took a shower. When I stepped out, a weak spot in the floor gave way. While falling through the floor I grabbed the toilet tank lid, which fell into the tank and broke it. Now my leg hurts and the bathroom's flooded. FML

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ojosRojos 28

Thursday 29 August 2019 14:57

Okay but what kind of architect would design a house with the only bathroom in the basement?

Major_Haywire 7

Thursday 29 August 2019 13:43

Not being flippant, but hop and sit on the stairs to go down one at a time. Had to master this at an early age so I know it sucks. Hope you heal quickly 👍

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Major_Haywire 7

Thursday 29 August 2019 13:43

Not being flippant, but hop and sit on the stairs to go down one at a time. Had to master this at an early age so I know it sucks. Hope you heal quickly 👍

bluejello2001 18

Thursday 29 August 2019 16:12

OP's ability to do the butt-slide down the stairs may depend on the size of the cast and how recent it is. When I broke my fibula and tibia, it was at a really weird/bad angle and I was told not to put *any* weight on that leg for the first 3 weeks - I was told to use a wheelchair even in the house. And the cast went up to mid-thigh, so I couldn't even get into a position to butt-slide down stairs until my second and thankfully shorter cast.

ojosRojos 28

Thursday 29 August 2019 14:57

Okay but what kind of architect would design a house with the only bathroom in the basement?

Seeya55 31

Thursday 29 August 2019 15:06

I'm wondering if OP meant only working bathroom. Like it's under renovation? If not, that really blows. I know really old homes don't have them on main floors, but will on the second floor with bedrooms. I'm sure it's code somewhere that a home requires a working bathroom in all habitable spaces. A basement isn't habitable unless it's finished. Until then it's considered storage!

Sonotsuave 35

Friday 30 August 2019 4:49

A bad one

Mathalamus 24

Thursday 29 August 2019 15:25

Someone had to babysit the nieces. And you aren't exactly completely immobile. The design of the house is questionable, though.

jbuckets_404 38

Thursday 29 August 2019 23:31

That somebody? They're called parents or hired babysitters....

Mathalamus 24

Friday 30 August 2019 8:24

The parents obviously weren't availed and they clearly didn't trust a stranger.

rotflqtms_ 21

Thursday 29 August 2019 16:21

Your doctor didn't recommend crutches? I would have asked for crutches so I could get around. I hate being dependent on anyone for my mobility. Now that you know these things can happen, if it's allowed, see about getting crutches.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 29 August 2019 16:30

You mean crutch technology has not made it to the Great White North? Obvious solution: adult diapers.

Susan Yee 9

Thursday 29 August 2019 18:03

Just bring some food and put a bed in the basement. Problem Solved.

mcsmee 7

Thursday 29 August 2019 18:18

On the plus side, now your husband has to carry a piss-filled bucket downstairs to empty it.

jbuckets_404 38

Thursday 29 August 2019 23:32

Somehow I'm sure that he'll find an excuse not to....

Drai Gray 8

Thursday 29 August 2019 21:20

being a bit of a cry baby if you ask me.....

AmbrosiaFan 18

Thursday 29 August 2019 21:56

Adapt and overcome. When my mom broke her leg, she got a chair potty that my dad would then empty when she was done. Its also possible to slide down the steps, etc.